Is our 2 party system just a con?

[pmccarthy]

I don't mind their views on the environment; it's a free world. I despise their politics on race and gender, particularly the antisemitisim.

[old man emu]

Statistics don't lie, but liars use statistics. 

 

Have you ever noticed that journalists aren't mathematicians? And they definittely are biased. They publish a statement like this: "Party A tops the poll as the most hated party, with 25.6 per cent of respondents reporting a strong dislike of the party compared to Party B at 24.2 per cent." That is clearly showing a bias in a number of ways. What were the valuse for people who disliked each of the other Parties in tne mix? I hate the Conservatives, but I know someone here hates Labor. How do our opinions affect the percentages? Also Party A might be the ideological opposite of Party B. That's got to affect the result.

 

As with all statement of that format, what does it tell us about the other 75% of respondents. It is comminsense to realise that their responses could range from slight dislike to absolutely adore. What if 70% of respondents's opinions ranged from "They're OK" to "God's gift to Humanity". The reported comparative responses would not mean much.

 

 

[facthunter]

There are LIES, DAMNED LIES and STASTISTICS an old saying that someone will know the Author of. Polling can be Loaded any way you want but then Your Polls are considered by those in the Know as NOT reliable.  We need more people Prepared to look a little deeper. Most People find Politics a bit obnoxious so just don't bother to think about it a lot. The operators/advisors then reduce the Message to Slogans Like "IF you don't Understand it don't vote for it" AND it Works.  Who's fault is that? Every vote counts. Some People aren't allowed to. Nev

[Marty_d]

Prime minister Pauline Hanson?! Is this the inevitable conclusion of our beleaguered democracy? | First Dog on the Moon https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/11/prime-minister-pauline-hanson-is-this-the-inevitable-conclusion-of-our-beleaguered-democracy?CMP=share_btn_url

[nomadpete]

6 hours ago, Marty_d said:

Prime minister Pauline Hanson?! Is this the inevitable conclusion of our beleaguered democracy? | First Dog on the Moon https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/11/prime-minister-pauline-hanson-is-this-the-inevitable-conclusion-of-our-beleaguered-democracy?CMP=share_btn_url

Damn you Marty.

Now I'm destined for nightmares.

[Marty_d]

She draws Barnaby so well. That shade of purple is reserved for him.

[nomadpete]

14 minutes ago, Marty_d said:

She draws Barnaby so well. That shade of purple is reserved for him.

I sometimes think that bananaby's face is a reminder to take my hypertension medicine......

 

 

 

or put on more sunscreen. Anyone else wanting to Slip, slop, slap?

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 09:50 PM by nomadpete
Afterthought

[facthunter]

Lately, His skin looks really terrible. Not just the Colour.. One Person in the Lower house is a long way from Having Pauline as the PM.   Nev

[Litespeed]

5 hours ago, nomadpete said:

I sometimes think that bananaby's face is a reminder to take my hypertension medicine......

 

 

 

or put on more sunscreen. Anyone else wanting to Slip, slop, slap?

 

 

 

Yes,

I would love to slap, slap, slap Barnaby.

 

[willedoo]

2 hours ago, Litespeed said:

Yes,

I would love to slap, slap, slap Barnaby.

 

Lighty, I didn't realise you were that kinky. Does Barnaby know about this?

[willedoo]

Angus Taylor's budget reply speech on Thursday night will have reduced viewer numbers in Queensland and NSW. It's on at the same time as the NRLW Origin 2 at Lang Park. I know which one I'll be watching.

[Marty_d]

If it came down to a choice between those 2 shows, I'd read a book.

[willedoo]

1 hour ago, Marty_d said:

If it came down to a choice between those 2 shows, I'd read a book.

That's right I forgot you're in aerial ping pong territory.

[facthunter]

You'll need to enlighten Me there.  Nev

[Marty_d]

43 minutes ago, willedoo said:

That's right I forgot you're in aerial ping pong territory.

I haven't watched free to air TV in years. Everything is available on demand anyway.

[willedoo]

36 minutes ago, facthunter said:

You'll need to enlighten Me there.  Nev

Nev, it's a derogatory term used by NRL states for AFL football. On the other side of the coin they use names like kissy bums and catch me, f**k me for NRL.

[facthunter]

Another reason to not follow football then. Thanks for the Info.  Nev

[Marty_d]

12 hours ago, willedoo said:

 ...kissy bums and catch me, f**k me for NRL.

Surely they wait until they're in the locker room.

[facthunter]

It's the Prayer room in Canberra.. Nev